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20 Global Highlights

• Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists linked to “Fitna al Hindustan” in an intelligence‑based operation in Kalat, Balochistan; weapons and explosives were seized, and sanitisation ops continue in the area.​
• Pakistan’s president and prime minister publicly praised the Kalat operation and reiterated a “zero tolerance” approach to foreign‑sponsored terrorism.​
• In Gaza, reports highlighted hundreds of ceasefire violations over roughly 80 days, keeping regional security and humanitarian conditions under intense global scrutiny.​
• Iran’s security forces blocked families of 1980s massacre victims from holding a memorial at Tehran’s Khavaran Cemetery, drawing fresh criticism of the regime’s human‑rights record.​
• Australia’s prime minister announced terms for an official review into the Bondi terror attack and opened a “safe place” trauma‑support hub for survivors and locals.​
• India is set to chair the Kimberley Process from January 2026, positioning New Delhi at the centre of the global push against conflict diamonds.​
• A new Global Cement and Concrete Association India–NCB carbon‑uptake report underscored cement’s role in decarbonisation strategies discussed worldwide.​
• India rose to third place in the 2025 Stanford Global AI Vibrancy Index, overtaking the UK and South Korea and reinforcing its standing in the global AI race.​
• The IMF and other multilateral fora continued to flag cybercrime and tech‑driven financial risks, reinforcing calls for stronger cross‑border regulation of digital markets.​
• International Day against Cybercrime (24 December) messaging remained in focus, with 2025’s theme “Countering Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Securing our Future” amplified by global cyber‑security agencies.​
• Global health bodies stressed epidemic preparedness and rapid response systems in year‑end reviews, urging states to upgrade surveillance and crisis protocols.​
• Conflict‑diamond certification and digital traceability reforms under the Kimberley Process remained on the agenda ahead of India’s 2026 chairmanship.​
• International coverage highlighted renewed protests and repression dynamics inside Iran, with exiled opposition groups calling for sustained global pressure.​
• Reports from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pointed to a broader uptick in cross‑border terror incidents affecting Pakistan’s internal security.​
• Home‑affairs reporting in several countries emphasised the growing use of encrypted apps and social media for radicalisation, pushing governments toward stricter monitoring.​
• Aviation regulators worldwide watched India’s DGCA action closely after it removed a senior official ahead of a key report on IndiGo disruptions, signalling tougher compliance oversight.​
• Global economic commentary noted that India’s tariffs and supply‑chain strategies in 2025 were reshaping trade flows and influencing debates on “de‑risking” from China.​
• Climate‑policy experts welcomed stricter environmental‑clearance jurisprudence from India’s Supreme Court as a significant precedent for other developing countries balancing growth and ecology.​
• Global security think‑tanks pointed to India’s upcoming national anti‑terror policy as a model for integrating digital‑radicalisation counter‑measures into domestic law.​
• Year‑end school and public briefings in multiple countries used December 28–29 current‑affairs capsules to stress cyber‑safety, terror awareness and disaster preparedness among students.​​

25 India & Telugu‑Focus Highlights

• The Union government is preparing to unveil India’s first comprehensive national anti‑terror policy, aiming to unify Centre–state responses and target digital radicalisation, cross‑border logistics and foreign‑funded networks.​
• A two‑day NIA conference in New Delhi (26–27 December) brought together central agencies and state anti‑terror units to fine‑tune the policy framework and share intelligence on evolving terror threats.​
• The Ministry of Home Affairs highlighted changing terror tactics driven by technology, underlining deep‑fake, drone and encrypted‑platform misuse as key 2025 security challenges.​
• Army and paramilitary forces intensified winter operations in the Jammu region after intelligence indicated over 30 active terrorists across the border, with additional troops and high‑tech surveillance deployed.​
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his year‑end “Mann Ki Baat”, praised “Operation Sindoor” and India’s ISS mission, projecting 2025 as a year of high national security and technological confidence.​
• The Supreme Court’s latest‑orders portal continued to show a heavy docket of criminal SLPs and civil appeals, with daily orders underscoring the Court’s role in oversight of policing, banking and administrative actions.​
• The RBI announced ₹2 lakh crore of OMO purchase auctions along with a 3‑year 10‑billion‑dollar rupee swap to inject banking‑system liquidity, supporting credit flow into the economy.​
• Economic analysis noted that India ended 2025 with strong macro numbers—moderate inflation and relatively low interest rates—despite global tariff “storms”.​
• Policy commentary underlined a tilt toward “populist capitalism” in New Delhi, blending welfare schemes with private‑investment pushes and raising questions on debt sustainability.​
• India’s elevation to third place in the Global AI Vibrancy Index was cited domestically as proof that policy support, startups and talent have given the country global tech heft.​
• A GCCA India–NCB report on carbon uptake in cement pointed to both opportunities and regulatory pressure for India’s construction and infrastructure sectors.​
• Current‑affairs compilations for 28–29 December highlighted a range of government schemes, defence and space updates, and regulatory changes relevant for civil‑services aspirants.​​
• Congress celebrated its 140th Foundation Day in New Delhi with a “Save Democracy” call, putting constitutional protection and social justice at the centre of its 2026 political messaging.​
• Digvijay Singh’s remarks praising BJP‑RSS organisational strength, while warning about “sleeper cells” within his own party, triggered fresh debate on opposition discipline.​
• Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath claimed the state police had become a “model force”, arguing that strict enforcement had created a strong “fear of law” among criminals.​
• Protests against a Jindal coal project in Chhattisgarh turned violent with police injuries and vehicles set ablaze, prompting a security clampdown and temporary halt to operations.​
• DGCA removed a senior Flight Standards official days before releasing a detailed probe report on recent large‑scale IndiGo flight disruptions, signalling accountability pressure in civil aviation.​
• Hyderabad’s GHMC prepared to launch a major sanitation drive across about 300 wards starting December 29, with a focus on urban hygiene and public‑health risks.​
• Telangana reports flagged a rise in farmer‑suicide cases, as Rythu Swarajya Vedika pointed to stress from debt, crop losses and policy gaps.​
• Telangana police registered an FIR over a goat‑killing incident in Potharam that went viral, illustrating social‑media‑driven law‑and‑order sensitivities.​
• In Telangana’s Bhupalpally region, officials reported tiger movement near Jadalapeta after an attack on cattle, leading to wildlife and safety advisories for local farmers.​
• A major road accident in Sangareddy district killed three young men when their bike lost control and fell into a culvert pit, renewing calls for stricter road‑safety enforcement.​
• Andhra Pradesh news bulletins on 28 December focused on political developments, religious‑tourism arrangements and crowd‑management measures at major temples with enhanced police deployment.​
• Prime9, ETV, ABN, KBN and other Telugu channels’ 28 December “headlines” packages focused on state politics, crime, fuel and vegetable prices, and civic issues in Hyderabad and key AP towns.​
• Andhra Pradesh CM and Telangana leadership segments highlighted pilgrimages, Ayodhya visits and regional tour programmes, reflecting the ongoing fusion of religio‑political messaging.​​

5 Focus Editorial Themes

• National‑security editorials examined India’s upcoming anti‑terror policy, urging clear legal definitions, safeguards against misuse and strong oversight over digital‑surveillance powers.​​
• Opinion pieces on the economy discussed whether large‑scale liquidity injections and “populist capitalism” can create enough jobs without fuelling future inflation or fiscal risk.​
• Law‑and‑policy commentary praised recent Supreme Court environmental‑clearance jurisprudence, but warned of bureaucratic delays if states do not streamline project approvals.​
• Editorial analyses of 29 December Hindu and similar pieces stressed the need for institutional independence—courts, regulators and investigative agencies—as India enters a politically charged 2026.​
• Security‑focused commentators linked terror attacks from Bondi to Balochistan with India’s own threat landscape, arguing for integrated global cooperation on intelligence, cyber‑forensics and counter‑radicalisation narratives.​